GRIFFIN NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE ROOKIE OF THE MONTH

April 1, 2011

Los Angeles Clippers’ rookie forward Blake Griffin today was named the NBA’s Western Conference T-Mobile Rookie of the Month for games played through March. It is the fifth straight month Griffin has been honored as Rookie of the Month. The Washington Wizards’ John Wall won the award for the Eastern Conference.

Griffin led all rookies in scoring (20.5 ppg), rebounding (10.4 rpg) and tied for second in assists (4.3 apg). He is the only player in the league averaging at least 20 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Griffin became the Clippers franchise all-time leading rookie scorer on March 30.

Here is a recap of the month for Griffin:

Blake Griffin, LA Clippers

March 7 @ Charlotte: Had 17 points, 15 rebounds and three assists in a 92-87 victory over the Bobcats.March 19 vs. Cleveland: Tallied 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a 100-92 win over the Cavaliers. March 23 vs. Washington: Posted a triple-double with 33 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in
a 127-119 victory over the Wizards. March 26 vs. Toronto: Tallied 22 points, 16 rebounds and five assists in a 94-90 win over the
Raptors.